Destination Unknown

After spending most of the summer on the East Coast, I began my yearly trek west for the winter. October brought me to the Midwest and my elusive 48th state. I finally ticked Indiana off the list. I’m not sure how I missed Indiana for so long—I’ve driven across the country seven times and somehow managed to go around it every time. One of the more unique places I visited in October was Casey, Illinois, home of the World’s Largest Everything. I originally saw on Google that they had the world’s largest golf tee, so I decided to check it out. When I arrived in town, I noticed a directional sign pointing to all the other “World’s Largest” attractions. I really enjoyed my time walking around town and talking with the locals. It’s a pretty quirky little place. I spent a few days with friends at a nomad gathering called Nomad Nexus at the fairgrounds in Oakwood, Illinois. It was a weeklong event, but I stayed for just a couple of nights and had a great time ...

I've visited so many awesome places in 2025 so it was difficult to narrow them down into a Top 10 List, but these 10 are the ones that stood out the most.   1.        Chiricahua National Monument - March    Located in the southeastern Arizona, Chiricahua NM is a beautiful area to explore. There are many unique rock formations, including hoodoos and balancing rocks. There is a very nice Visitor Center with a very helpful staff ready with maps and suggestions on where to go and what to do in the area.  The drive-up Bonita Canyon is amazing and at the top is Massai Point, elevation 6870ft (2094m) and the views are breathtaking. There are plenty of hiking trails to discover and valleys to explore. I was there in mid-March and there was still a good amount of snow in the area. I will absolutely return to explore this place more extensively.   2.        White Sands National Park - March   White Sands is ...

I f not, you should, it’s a magical place. The people, the views, the history, the access to free camping, everything. I visited ‘The Rock’ this past summer and I will be heading back in 2026. There’s so much to do and to see that it’s nearly impossible to see and do everything in one visit. My only mistake on my first visit was going a little late in the summer. I spent the month of August exploring the island, which is a bit too late to see the whales, icebergs, and some other things Newfoundland is famous for. I’ll be remedying that on my next visit in 2026 by arriving in early June. I am no expert on Newfoundland or travel, but I want to share some of my experiences, traveling planning methods and route planning. I hope you find these at least a little bit helpful when you begin your plans to travel to Newfoundland. -        When to visit.  June-August are best for whale watching, icebergs, and pleasant weather. September-early October is best for ...